[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 232 (Monday, December 3, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Pages 60202-60203]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-29842]


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CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE


Proposed Information Collection: Comment Request

AGENCY: Corporation for National and Community Service.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Corporation for National and Community Service 
(hereinafter the ``Corporation''), as part of its continuing effort to 
reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a preclearance 
consultation program to provide the general public and Federal agencies 
with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing 
collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork

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Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA95) (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). This program 
helps to ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired 
format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, 
collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of 
collection requirement on respondents can be properly assessed.
    Currently, the Corporation is soliciting comments concerning its 
AmeriCorps Volunteer Generation Survey. Copies of the information 
collection requests can be obtained by contacting the office listed 
below in the address section of this notice.
    The Corporation is particularly interested in comments which:
     Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is 
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the 
Corporation, including whether the information will have practical 
utility;
     Evaluate the accuracy of the Corporation's estimate of the 
burden of the proposed collection of information, including the 
validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
     Enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and
     Minimize the burden of the collection of information on 
those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate 
automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection 
techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting 
electronic submissions of responses.

DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the 
ADDRESSES section by February 1, 2002.

ADDRESSES: Send comments to the Corporation for National and Community 
Service, Office of Evaluation, Attn: Chuck Helfer, 1201 New York 
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20525.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Chuck Helfer, (202) 606-5000, ext. 
248.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

AmeriCorps Volunteer Generation Study

I. Background

    The three AmeriCorps programs of the Corporation (AmeriCorps*State/
National, National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) and Volunteers In 
Service To America (VISTA)) depend on volunteers to help link program 
activities to individuals and institutions in the communities served by 
AmeriCorps. Each program plans and implements its own volunteer 
mobilization and deployment strategies. Volunteer mobilization includes 
volunteer position development, recruitment, screening, and training. 
Deployment includes management (i.e. placement, scheduling, 
coordination, record keeping, volunteer/paid staff relations), 
recognition and development of appropriate volunteer policies and 
procedures.

II. Current Action

    The Corporation seeks to evaluate the volunteer mobilization and 
deployment practices and outcomes of AmeriCorps programs. The 
evaluation will determine the extent to which the mobilization and 
deployment of local volunteers is meeting AmeriCorps goals for 
community strengthening and getting things done and AmeriCorps programs 
are engaging in effective volunteer mobilization and deployment 
practices. The evaluation will entail mail survey of approximately 1500 
surveys to program/project directors and/or site staff. The Corporation 
will use the data collected through these activities to help programs 
and projects improve their volunteer-related practices.
    Type of Review: New collection.
    Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service.
    Title: AmeriCorps Volunteer Generation Study.
    OMB Number: None.
    Agency Number: None.
    Affected Public: AmeriCorps program staff, members, volunteers, and 
other stakeholders.
    Total Respondents: 1500 survey respondents.
    Frequency: One time.
    Average Time Per Response: 45 minutes.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 1125 hours (survey).
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): 0.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): 0.
    Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized 
and/or included in the request for Office of Management and Budget 
approval of the information collection request; they will also become a 
matter of public record.

    Dated: November 27, 2001.
David B. Rymph,
Acting Director, Department of Evaluation and Effective Practices.
[FR Doc. 01-29842 Filed 11-30-01; 8:45 am]
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